Sadly, hundreds of thousands of people have died of COVID-19, leaving behind bereaved friends and relatives. In addition to coping with a loved one’s death, you and your family may find yourselves worrying about covering their funeral expenses. Financial help is now available to families that need help paying the funeral costs of a relative who died as a result of COVID-19.

You can receive up to $35,500 through FEMA to cover a variety of funeral-related expenses. Before speaking to a FEMA representative over the phone to get your application started, learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements, and find out what documentation you may need to provide. You can also get additional resources, including a helpful video, to see how the program works.

Visit here to apply.